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<img class="imagefield imagefield-field_multiple_images" width="1024" height="681" alt="DPL Librarian Zac Laugheed and DPL Connect - our new mobile book bike" src="https://www.denverlibrary.org/files/Zac%20DPL%20Connect_0.jpg?1378259333" /> </div>
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<p>Enter the secured employee bike room parking at the Central Library, and you'll understand how much bike commuting is part of the Library's culture. You'll find it packed with commuter bikes every day of the year.</p>
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<p>Whether we're mopping our sweaty brows in the heat of the summer, or bundling up for our dark, cold winter rides, Denver Public Library employees LOVE being in the saddle.</p>
<p>And because so many of our customers feel the same way, we offer a rich collection of bike touring, commuting, safety, repair, and advocacy materials. Couple that with bike maintenance and safety programs for customers and staff and <a href="http://denverlibrary.org/blog/tech-makes-cycling-even-more-fun">promotion of Bike to Work Month/Day</a> through engaging blogs and displays - well, it's a recipe for bike friendliness!</p>
<p>This was not lost on the folks at BikeDenver.org. The Library was selected as the organization's&nbsp;'<a href="http://www.bikedenver.org/bicycle-news/denver-public-library-on-2-wheels/">Bicycle-Friendly&nbsp;Business</a>' of the month. I'm sure that&nbsp;<a href="http://denverlibrary.org/blog/dpl-connect-pedal-powered-mobile-library-here">DPL CONNECT</a>, our new pedal-powered book bike, ultimately won the hearts and minds of the judges. Follow the Library on <a href="http://twitter.com/denverlibrary">Twitter</a> or like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/denverpubliclibrary">Facebook</a> to find out where DPL CONNECT is headed next!</p>
<p>In the meantime, check out the great collection of books the Library has to motivate, educate, and inspire <em>you and your co-workers&nbsp;</em>to ride. Maybe with your own advocacy efforts, you can get your organization a Bicycle-Friendly designation, too!</p>
<p>Tips for Getting Started:</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 967963">Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike: Equipment, Health, Safety, Attitude</a> by Grant Petersen</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 571852">Urban Bikers' Tricks &amp; Tips: Low-Tech &amp; No-Tech Ways to Find, Ride &amp; Keep a Bicycle</a> by Dave Glowacz</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 1048402">Bicycling Magazine's 1,100 Best All-Time Tips: Top Riders Share Their Secrets to Maximize Performance, Safety, and Fun</a> &nbsp;by Jason Sumner</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 734230">The Practical Cyclist: Bicycling for Real People</a> by Chip Haynes</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 1029541">Zinn &amp; the Art of Road Bike Maintenance</a> by Lennard Zinn (2013 edition)</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 768526">Zinn &amp; the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance</a> by Lennard Zinn</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 894907">The Big Book of Bicycling: Everything You Need to Know, From Buying Your First Bike to Riding Your Best</a> by Emily Furia</p>
<p>A Case for Cycling:</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 732713">Cyclist's Manifesto: The Case for Riding on Two Wheels Instead of Four </a>by Robert Hurst</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 897790">It's All About the Bike: The Pursuit of Happiness on Two Wheels</a> by Robert Penn</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 725203">Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists Are Changing American Cities</a> by Jeff Mapes</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 760930">Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling</a> by Eben Weiss</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 1037514">Bike Snob Abroad: Strange Customs, Incredible Fiets, and the Quest for Cycling Paradise</a> by Eben Weiss</p>
<p>Biking at Home and Around the World:</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 752494">Great Road Rides Denver</a> by Jay P. K. Kenney</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 964109">Road Biking Colorado: The Statewide Guide</a> by Michael Seeberg</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 1002491">Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die: Biking Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations</a> by Chris Santella</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 1046394">In the City of Bikes: The Story of the Amsterdam Cyclist</a> by Pete Jordan</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 773481">Into Thick Air: Biking to the Bellybutton of Six Continents</a> by Jim Malusa</p>
<p><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn= 734039">Bicycle Diaries</a> by David Byrne (yes...that David Byrne)</p>
https://www.denverlibrary.org/blog/denver-public-library-named-bike-friendly-business-bikedenverorg#commentsResearch NewsbicyclesBook BikeCyclingDPL ConnectlibraryLibrary NewsWed, 02 Oct 2013 17:43:28 +0000Robin11424 at https://www.denverlibrary.orgWorking it Outhttps://www.denverlibrary.org/blog/working-it-out
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<p>I like to work out because it's a great way to release stress, to get better sleep and to have more energy. Yada yada yada, right? We all know these things are true. But, like most people, I get into ruts when I don't exercise at all. It's soooooo hard to get back on track. But I've discovered a few fun online tools -- which are available for free -- that might help keep you motivated!</p>
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<p>Currently I use <a href="http://www.mapmyfitness.com">MapMyFITNESS</a>&nbsp;to track all the exercise I do, minus my bike commuting (more on that later). I'm not going to claim to understand the psychology of why logging every physical activity works, but it does. There's something extremely satisfying about having a record of what you've done to keep you motivated. <a href="http://www.mapmyfitness.com">MapMyFITNESS</a>&nbsp;is far and away the most comprehensive free app I've used to record workouts. If you feel so inclined, you can even log what you're eating and drinking and compare your caloric intake to the calories you burn. If you want versatility, if you cross train, or if you're really into maintaining highly detailed information about your fitness, this is the app for you! &nbsp;It's available as an <a href="http://www.mapmyfitness.com/imapmy/android/">Android </a>or <a href="http://www.mapmyfitness.com/imapmy/iphone/">iPhone </a>app, or you can use it on any computer. I like it because it's got the most accurate GPS I've found so far. For me it works like this: I put on my running shoes, slip my iPhone into an armband and open the MapMyFITNESS app. I select "Run" from the list of activities, and then press "Start." The phone records the distance, time, pace, elevation gain and calories burned. I adjust the settings to have the app announce my pace at regular intervals and pause automatically when I'm stopped for traffic or geese.</p>
<p>If you want to get your feet wet with something simpler, <a href="http://dailymile.com">DailyMile </a>and <a href="http://skimble.com">Skimble </a>are both wonderful. As a matter of fact, I used DailyMile for about a year. What's cumbersome about it (but just a smidge) is that you have to use another app that has GPS to record your run or bike ride, then share it to you DailyMile account. If you don't have a device with GPS to track your workouts, this is not a big deal at all. You can type in your workout when you sit down to your computer post-workout and you're done. Skimble, like MapMyFITNESS, is self contained. You can record your run and it posts automatically to your account from one mobile device. As far as reviewing stats without having to upgrade to a paid account, I personally like MapMyFITNESS. But the app you choose is going to depend on your own tastes and fitness goals. All of these apps can be used to share on other social networks like Facebook and Twitter too, if that's something that's of interest to you.</p>
<p>For those of you who bike commute, you might consider signing up for the <a href="http://2milechallenge.com/">CLIF Bar 2 Mile Challenge</a>. Every summer CLIF divvies up $100,000 between three organizations that promote cycling, with the largest amount going to the team with the most points. By replacing your car trips with bike trips and logging miles on the site, CLIF gives you points and tracks your CO2 savings. You choose which team to ride for, which is a great motivator to ride instead of drive! Who wants to let down their teammates, right? This summer the CLIF 2 Mile Challenge has linked up with an app called <a href="http://www.thinkbiologic.com/products/bikebrain">BikeBrain</a>, complete with its own GPS, so you can share directly to 2 Mile Challenge after every ride!</p>
<p>Have fun out there!</p>
https://www.denverlibrary.org/blog/working-it-out#commentsTechnology BlogappschallengeCyclingexercisefitnessrunningtrackingMon, 04 Jun 2012 14:08:50 +0000Melanie5654 at https://www.denverlibrary.orgA tribute https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/tribute
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<p>Cycling. The sport of professional cycling is one of the most unique, bizarre and passionate sports viewed and participated in worldwide.</p>
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<p>Two days ago, pro-cyclist Wouter Weylandt from Belgium, age 26, died on a descent just 12.4 miles from the finish line during the Giro D'Italia pro-cycling tour of Italy.</p>
<p>The sport of professional cycling yields danger each day as cyclists bike up to 244 kilometers (+) or 155 miles per day for up to three weeks straight, with perhaps a two or three day break the entire time.</p>
<p>The terrain cyclists cover ranges from steep ascents like Mt. Vesuvius to descents down mountains, where speeds can reach 50 (+) miles per hour, in addition to the hair pin turns cyclists navigate to 200 miles covered in a day in heat, rain, even snow; and when a rider falls the race proceeds at competitive speed with or with out the rider. Fortunately, most riders who fall hop back on their bike and continue with torn jerseys, a bleeding hip and sometimes a broken collar bone.</p>
<p>But two days ago, on stage 3 at the Giro D'Italia - a race that has taken place for 150 years in Italy-Wouter Weylandt passed away, leaving a reminder of not only how dangerous the sport of pro-cycling is, but of the pure passion these riders possess to ride both competitively and as a beautiful peloton of friendship and camaraderie that flows and navigates through treacherous terrain with each other as crutch and motivation. Yesterday, in stage 4, all cyclists participating in the Giro D'Italia dedicated the stage in a moving tribute to Wouter Weylandt, and in the spirit of camaraderie teammates and friends of Weylandt rode in front of the peloton.</p>
<p>Although Italy, France and Spain which host professional grand cycling tours are far away, you can still view the sport of cycling along with timeless architecture and landscapes of Europe and read about the passionate, complicated and technical sport of cycling.</p>
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<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn=327860">Tales from the Toolbox</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn=569240">The Hard Road</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn=886344">2010 Tour De France </a></li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn=347902">The Giro D'Italia </a></li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn=442237">Inside the Peloton</a></li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?cn=545363, 383771, 535837, 709568, 617747, 736333">Tour de France</a></li>
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https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/tribute#commentsBooks BlogbooksCyclingEuropenon-fiction dvdSportsWed, 11 May 2011 18:46:00 +0000MelissaS2472 at https://www.denverlibrary.orgBike to Work Dayhttps://www.denverlibrary.org/content/bike-work-day
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<p>Bike to Work Day is Wednesday June 23rd. Did you know that June was Colorado Bike Month? Stay safe out there and thanks for participating!</p>
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<p>Need a bike? Check out the <a target="_blank" href="http://denver.bcycle.com/">B-cycle program</a>. For more information about cyclists rights and activism, be sure to visit the <a target="_blank" href="http://bicyclecolo.org/">Bicycle Colorado website</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Best Bike Books</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624299231" target="_blank">Urban Bikers' Tricks &amp; Tips: Low-Tech &amp; No-Tech Ways to Find, Ride, &amp; Keep a Bicycle</a> by Dave Glowocz</li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624294571" target="_blank">Great Road Rides Denver</a> by Jay P. K. Kenney</li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624195601" target="_blank">The Complete Do-it-Yourself Bike Book: Everything You Need to Know to Fix, Maintain, and Get the Most Out of Your Bike</a> by Mel Allwood</li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624266559" target="_blank">Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists are Changing American Cities</a> by Jeff Mapes</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624199977">Bicycling &amp; the Law</a> by Bob Mionski</li>
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<p><strong>Bicycle Biographies</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624275699" target="_blank">Bicycle Diaries</a> by David Byrne</li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624295489" target="_blank">Tour de Lance: The Extraordinary Story of Lance Armstrong's Fight to Reclaim the Tour De France</a> Bill Strickland</li>
<li><a href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624297328" target="_blank">The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an American Adventurer and His Mysterious Disappearance</a> David V. Herlihy</li>
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<p><strong>For Those Still on Tricycles</strong></p>
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<li><a target="_blank" href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624273367">Adios, Tricycle</a> by Susan Middleton Elya</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624238770">Me and My Bike</a> by Ander</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://catalog.denverlibrary.org/view.aspx?keyword=0624175281">Be a Better Biker</a> by Annie Buckley</li>
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<p><strong>A Few Denver Bike Shops</strong> - Spending your money in Denver helps the library!</p>
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<li><a target="_blank" href="http://campuscycles.com/">Campus Cycles</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://cycleanalystinc.com/">Cycle Analyst</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://pearlvelo.com/Pearl_Velo_v2.0/Home.html">Pearl Velo</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.salvagetti.com/">Salvagetti Bicycle Workshop</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.singletrackfactory.com/">Singletrack Factory</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://teabike.blogspot.com/">Urbanistic Tea and Bicycle Shop</a></li>
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<p>Other than the positive benefits to your health and environment, another reason to participate in Bike to Work Day is that you can get a <a href="http://theshoppedenver.com/?p=823" target="_blank">free mini cupcake from the Shoppe!</a></p>
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